#45958E Hex Color
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#45958e is a muted, cool teal with gray undertones and moderate lightness, giving layouts a composed, contemporary feel. Its ashy saturation suits healthcare, wellness, and technology branding without feeling sterile. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or deep navy. The hex code #45958e gives black body text about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA.
Questions about #45958e
What is #45958e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #45958e is rgb(69, 149, 142), in HSL hsl(175, 37%, 43%) and in CMYK 54%, 0%, 5%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #45958e?
For balanced, contemporary palettes, #45958e pairs well with warm white, deep navy, and terracotta, balancing its cool gray undertones with brighter space, stronger contrast, and a small amount of visual warmth.
Does #45958e read as a warm or cool color?
#45958e reads as a cool teal because its blue-green hue is softened by gray, creating a composed, contemporary mood rather than the energy of a bright tropical teal or turquoise.
Is #45958e readable on white or black?
#45958e has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.